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    Empeñada (en. Determined)

    /empeˈnaða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Culinary preparation that consists of stuffing a dough with meat, vegetables, or other ingredients and frying it.
    I love eating a chicken empanada.
    Me encanta comer una empeñada de pollo.
    Small empanada that can vary in filling and shape.
    Tuna empanadas are very popular on the coast.
    Las empeñadas de atún son muy populares en la costa.
    Typical dish from various Spanish-speaking regions that can be served as an appetizer.
    At the party, they served meat and spinach empanadas.
    En la fiesta, sirvieron empeñadas de carne y de espinacas.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'empeñar', which means 'to tread or press'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    chicken empanada
    A variety of empanada filled with chicken meat.
    empeñada de pollo
    meat empanada
    A typical empanada filled with beef or pork.
    empeñada de carne

    Related Words

    empanada
    Similar preparation with a different style of dough or filling.
    empanada
    pie
    Dessert or dish made with dough and filling, often sweet.
    tarta
    sandwich
    Food that consists of bread with filling.
    bocadillo

    Slang Meanings

    To have flavor in food
    She always has flavorful food if it's empanadas.
    Ella siempre empeña su comida si son empanadas.
    To taste good
    This empanada is to die for.
    Esta empeñada está de rechupete.